NBA Summer League is crucial for the various brands to establish connections with players, their managers and agents. Most of the dealings are done away from courts inside Thomas Mack Center and Cox Pavilion, allowing for more authentic, personal interaction.
Henderson resident Garry Gates, a poker-industry veteran, is in second place of nine players vying for a $10 million first prize in poker’s most prestigious tournament.
The UNLV Hall of Famer leads WTT’s Vegas Rollers with the same mindset he instills in the tennis community.
Dodgeball players and officials at a Las Vegas tournament say the impact of “DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story” on growing the ancient pastime cannot be overestimated.
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant is participating this month in the 12th annual Men’s Wearhouse Suit Drive, which donates previously worn professional clothing.
Williams was trying to win her record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title, but she failed in a final for the third time.
Former UNLV standout forward Shakur Juiston announced he is leaving for Oregon. He is a graduate transfer and will be eligible to play next season for the Ducks.
Sheldon Neuse and Skye Bolt each drove in a pair of runs to back a strong outing by left-hander Tyler Alexander as the Aviators beat the Nashville Sounds 9-4 on Thursday night in Pacific Coast League play before 10,434 at First Tennessee Park.
Bay Area fans came to pay respects and support the Warriors in Oakland one final time before the franchise moves to a newer, shinier home in San Francisco next season.
Kawhi Leonard raised his arms high in triumph and celebrated Canada’s first NBA championship.
The power forward, ranked No. 63 in the junior class by ESPN, announced his commitment via Twitter on Thursday night.
He is the first Angels player to accomplish the feat since Mike Trout on May 21, 2013, against the Seattle Mariners.
Kingham, who was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Saturday, was 1-1 with a 9.87 ERA in 14 appearances this season.
The Las Vegas coach has implemented a halfcourt shooting contest at the end of game-day shootarounds, designed for his players to have fun before games and win money.
A lifetime of mental health issues put the boxer in a near suicidal depression after he defeated Wladimir Klitschko to win the WBA heavyweight championship in 2015.
